Doctors for Li-Fraumeni Syndrome in Trivandrum, Kochi

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LI-FRAUMENI SYNDROME

Li-Fraumeni Syndrome is a rare form of hereditary cancer. The condition is characterized by an early onset of cancer, in people who are less than age of 30. There could be a wide variety of cancers that can be a part of this condition as well as there could be development of multiple types of cancers in the affected individuals. The most common types of cancer found in families with LFS include osteosarcoma (bone cancer), soft-tissue sarcoma, acute leukemia, breast cancer, brain cancer and adrenal cortical tumors, which is an organ on the top of the kidney.

HOW IS LI-FRAUMENI SYNDROME DIAGNOSED?

Diagnosis would be done by a neurologist who would run genetic tests along with checking the patient for malignancy symptoms. Biopsy and scanning would also be done.

HOW IS LI-FRAUMENI SYNDROME TREATED?

Treatment can be induced with chemotherapy and radiation, through the use of radiation is restricted as there could be a possibility of radiation induced cancers. Surgery is also an option.